2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[Fred]

Sunset with my Vida

Awesome Jeep plus awesome sunset equals Great photos! Very nice!

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[JBall]

After three years there is some dust/debris in mine, but it's minor. If you're out on the trails, you should probably cover it with a light blanket or sheet, but for day-to-day, it's fine as is. I did have a GPCA cargo cover over it for most of that time-not sure if that helped or not. I'll try to get a picture of mine today so you can all see what it looks like-I turn in my 2015 JKUR tomorrow and will be in a rental until my JL shows up.

I’m hoping this post will help dispel any fears that the sub being in the floor in 2-doors will not sound good or will be tough to maintain.

I’m prepping my ’15 Rubi (with the subwoofer in the floor) to return it to tomorrow (lease is up after three years) so was out washing/cleaning it so it’s completely emptied out. I drove it around with the stereo on full blast listening to some tracks with heavy bass. Then, did a full-on grocery run and placed all the bags over the sub so it was completed covered with heavy bags. As far as I could tell there was no degradation in bass at all-if anything it sounded better…here’s a good, quick explanation of how subwoofers work (start at 0:38):



I know that I have posted this next part a few times already, but adding it here in case some have missed it.

The in-floor subwoofer is extremely hearty and definitely waterproof. I spilled an entire bottle of Coke shortly after I first got it. Removed the sub, brought it in the house and soaked it and sprayed it out a few times. Figured it was probably ruined anyway so I might as well try. It still works perfectly three years later.

I took some shots of the sub today as well to show how it looks after three years of use. Not sure how helpful these will be or how much you can actually see (please excuse the dog hair), but it does show the grill is still in great shape-no scrapes, dents, etc and you can’t really see it but there isn’t much dust/debris under the grill either:

I hope this all helps. My opinion is that besides losing the storage space there is really no real downside for this setup. Feel free to ask me any questions if I haven’t covered something.

And solely for my own entertainment...Ella's last ride in Jake II :

 

[JeepVirgin]

I just played with my back seat for the first time. It folds like a dream!! One handed! This thing is fukn amazing!!!!

Sunset with my Vida

Very nice Lydia! I am waiting for the exact same one. I ordered 23 Feb and have a ship date of 29 May. I'm trying to be chill about the whole process and have not been calling anyone. It'll get here when it gets here. Anticipation is supposed to be the best part, right? Also, I haven't had a car pymt in about 6 yrs, so I'm not in a hurry for that...lol Happy you finally have yours - enjoy!!

 

[IMBlu]

I’m hoping this post will help dispel any fears that the sub being in the floor in 2-doors will not sound good or will be tough to maintain.

I’m prepping my ’15 Rubi (with the subwoofer in the floor) to return it to tomorrow (lease is up after three years) so was out washing/cleaning it so it’s completely emptied out. I drove it around with the stereo on full blast listening to some tracks with heavy bass. Then, did a full-on grocery run and placed all the bags over the sub so it was completed covered with heavy bags. As far as I could tell there was no degradation in bass at all-if anything it sounded better…here’s a good, quick explanation of how subwoofers work (start at 0:38):



I know that I have posted this next part a few times already, but adding it here in case some have missed it.

The in-floor subwoofer is extremely hearty and definitely waterproof. I spilled an entire bottle of Coke shortly after I first got it. Removed the sub, brought it in the house and soaked it and sprayed it out a few times. Figured it was probably ruined anyway so I might as well try. It still works perfectly three years later.

I took some shots of the sub today as well to show how it looks after three years of use. Not sure how helpful these will be or how much you can actually see (please excuse the dog hair), but it does show the grill is still in great shape-no scrapes, dents, etc and you can’t really see it but there isn’t much dust/debris under the grill either:

I hope this all helps. My opinion is that besides losing the storage space there is really no real downside for this setup. Feel free to ask me any questions if I haven’t covered something.

And solely for my own entertainment...Ella's last ride in Jake II :

Way to go Ella!

 

[LydiaSP613]

Good morning, unicorn Jeeples!

Another day filled with happy thoughts for everyone still waiting!!!

 

[Fred]

Whether we have or Jeeps or are waiting on them,
remember those who made it all possible.
Happy Memorial Day.

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[LydiaSP613]

Thank you to all of the service men, women & four legged members, too.

 

[LydiaSP613]

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[BostonBilly]

Good morning, unicorn Jeeples!

Another day filled with happy thoughts for everyone still waiting!!!

Morning Lydia, thanks for the thoughts

 

[BostonBilly]

There is alot in this vid that is above me but it also has some good info and shows that the sub in the floor was carefully thought out, as the whole system was. Vid is a JK model but still the same sub setup

 

[stoowie]

Very informative thaks Billy

 

[Sweetwater]

Will the stereo still work if : You remove the sub woofer and replace storage cover
from a 4dr ? There is a lot of storage to be had.

 

[EarlyJK]

Pretty good info here guys and girls. When was your JL built?

 

[Krondor]

I weighed this over in my mind several times and in the end, no regrets ordering the Alpine system.

I'll just keep my overlanding goals centered on a trailer. Don't have a lot of room in a 2 door and I'm going to use the little I have to make my wife and pup comfortable.

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